No Heroes without Her

It’s time we start redefining the word hero. With our summer theme of celebrating heroes, the ideas abound for superhero-themed book lists, displays and activities, but it’s no secret that the superhero world has long been male-dominated. Young girls want hero stories that reflect their world and experiences as well; they’re wrongly assuming that when we say we’re celebrating heroes we mean only the stereotypical men in masks and capes.

When we celebrate heroes, we mean ALL heroes! The world is full of heroic women who have changed the world. Celebrate heroes with your girls this summer by checking out true stories of women heroes who have changed the world. After all, you can’t have a “hero” without “her”!

Untamed: the Wild Life of Jane Goodall

by Anita Silvey

BIOGRAPHY JNF GOODALL

 

Mermaid Queen: the spectacular true story of Annette Kellerman, who swam her way to fame, fortune, & swimsuit history!

by Shana Corey

BIOGRAPHY JNF KELLERMAN

 

Little Melba and Her Big Trombone

by Katheryn Russell-Brown

BIOGRAPHY JNF LISTON

 

 Mary Walker Wears the Pants: the true story of the doctor, reformer, and Civil War hero.

by Cheryl Harness

BIOGRAPHY JNF WALKER

 

 

Vision of Beauty : the story of Sarah Breedlove Walker

by Kathryn Lasky

BIOGRAPHY JNF WALKER

 

 

For more great reads about great women heroes, check out A Mighty Girl’s book lists at www.amightygirl.com